10.11.2011

it's a SITS kind of day

When I began Baby Meets City just over 2 years ago, SITS was one of the first websites I landed on. Basically, I wasn't sure what the heck I was doing, but I was intrigued by the new community I had discovered online and excited to be a part of it. These days, I suppose I'm yet another "mommy blogger," but the truth is, while the definition varies, I'm more than happy to own up to it. The reason is simple -- this blog has given me a creative outlet that I was craving. I don't have the opportunity to write in my full-time job, so in a sense, blogging helped save my creative side. Writing again on a regular basis has given me a renewed sense of purpose and a motivation I was lacking.

... and for that I am IMMENSELY grateful.

In a way, to finally have my "SITS Day" means I've come full circle. I remember signing up for this special recognition and then totally forgetting about it as I became more involved with my own blogging, reading other great blogs and attending events for bloggers here in NYC (that's me below at the Madame Alexander doll factory- so fun!). To receive an email last week saying my SITS Day was finally here, well, that's like icing on the cake. I so appreciate this recognition, and it only inspires me to keep moving forward. Thank you, ladies of SITS!

Last, but certainly not least, I'll save the biggest thank you of all for the 2 little ladies you see below. Baby Meets City began as a way of sharing my adventures in urban parenting in NYC, so if not for Toddler S I would probably still be spending my downtime twiddling my thumbs. Thanks to this sweet gal (naturally I'm biased), I no longer have any downtime at all. BUT- I also have an endless amount of things to write about. We all know life changes in an instant when you have children, and mine is no different. I am endlessly grateful for the blessings I've been given... my babies are happy and healthy, I have a supportive and generous partner in Husband, and I've enjoyed the experience of living 10+ years in the best city in the world... which happens to be more kid-friendly that you might expect!

Now that Baby Sister has arrived, our lives have changed even more. The adventure continues, and I do hope you come back again to join the ride!

77 comments:

Happy SITS day! You have a very beautiful family! I have never been to New York, but would love to come there! Hopefully someday I will get to explore the state. I am going to look around your blog...hope you have a wonderful SITS day!

I'm not sure how I could possibly be the first or second comment but I'm stopping in from SITS to wish you a hearty congratulations on your beautiful new baby. I'm really looking forward to your blog - I'm such a country mouse myself. Big city living seems very exciting!

Congrats on your SITS day! I had a similar experience with my discovery of SITS, and I have yet to have my SITS day. It is an amazing site to meet new bloggers!! I am also living in NYC, though I am a student without children, but I've often wondered if NY would be the place I would want to raise my children. I would love to check back in with your blog & see your insight into parenting in NYC!

I am so excited about this blog. I'm from Nebraska & Kansas (currently the latter) so it's going to be awesome to see your take on mothering in a completely different environment (way cooler environment, I'm sure).

I really enjoy your perspective on raising a family in a large city. My husband and I moved from New Orleans to a suburb of Nashville after our first was born. 99% of the decision was based on not wanting to raise our children in an urban area. It's nice to see someone try, succeed and even enjoy it. Though we adore where we live now, we never even gave the city a shot!

Happy SITS Day! Holy Moly - I can't even BELIEVE that you have time to do this less than a week after having #2. You're basically my blogging hero now. :-) Count me in as your newest follower - we NYC area mommy bloggers gotta stick together!

Happy SITS Day and big congrats on the arrival of your sweet baby daughter! So, you live in NYC, huh? There is a possibility that we might have to move to the 'burbs of NYC in the future IF my hubby gets a job offer he's been hoping for. We now live in GA. and I've lived in the South all my life. I can't imagine living in city as large as NYC! I am now a follower...can't wait to learn more about you and your adventures!

Happy SITS day!! What a lovely blog! :) I have to admit- I come from a theatre background and there was a big push for me to move to NYC after I graduated and I've always been hesitant to because I'm scared of having to raise a family there at some point. But clearly you're not only doing it but doing it amazingly! I cannot wait to keep snooping around.*Krystinawww.cupahotchocolate.blogspot.com

I love reading about life in NYC. My husbands job moves us every 2-4 years and I keep hoping the next time it will be NYC. I think it's extremely kid friendly and provides such great teaching opportunities and tools for parents. Happy SITS and keep up the good work!

Happy SITS day! I had fun visiting your blog. I love NYC and wish I lived there. I think it's great to see families raising kids in the city-I know a lot who do, but it's shocking how many people are against it. Maybe one day I'll be there!